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Eucalyptus Log Prices in Brazil Have Gone Up 25% the Past Year, Almost Reaching the Global Average Hardwood Fiber Price Index in the 1Q/2010, Reports the WRQ
The supply and demand for Eucalyptus logs in Brazil has been in balance the past year, which has resulted in stable log prices in the local currency, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. As a result of the strengthening Real, log costs have gone up in US dollar terms and were 25 percent higher in the 1Q/10 than in early 2009. - June 29, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Working with Designers and Architects Milagros Imports a "Victorian" Style Brick Tile for the First Time
As importers and wholesalers of handmade Mexican tiles for the past twenty years Milagros were approached by an architect and his client to produce a bespoke hand made brick shaped tile for a communal stairwell in a West London mansion block. The tile maker with whom Milagros has worked with for 15 years was happy to make a new product. The result was so successful that they have decided to make these hand made Victorian style tiles into a stock item. - June 28, 2010 - Milagros
Julian Construction Launches Homeowner Earthquake-Ready Campaign
Company Says Education Key to Preventing Injuries and Damage. - June 27, 2010 - Julian Construction
New Long® Fence Office is Designed to be Green
Maryland Fencing Contractors move into new, state of the art eco-friendly facility. - June 26, 2010 - Long Fence
Capital Safety Australia Expands Their Height Safety Operations
The Fall Protection Experts Relocate to New Modern Premises. - June 26, 2010 - Capital Safety Australia
Economical LightBasic™ Translucent Panel Wall Systems from Major Industries, Inc. Offer High-Quality, Low-Cost Natural Light
Major Industries recently released a new line of translucent curtainwall – LightBasic™ – that features a value-engineered framing system, simplified system options, and a 100% acrylic-based AcrylitGC® face sheet that offers glare-free light while resisting weathering and fiberbloom. This economical combination of features allows Major to offer systems at a reduced price point while still providing a dependable, reliable translucent curtainwall system that is easy on the bottom line. - June 26, 2010 - Major Industries, Inc.
QA Graphics’ Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard is Selected as a Sustainable Industries 2010 Top 10 Green Building Product Award Winner
Sustainable Industries has announced QA Graphics’ Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard as one of its 2010 Top 10 Green Building Products award winners. - June 25, 2010 - QA Graphics
GTR Engineering Limited Taking the Construction Industry Into the 21st Century
GTR Engineering Limited would like to introduce the all new DualTech CL-1 cladding system. - June 24, 2010 - The Oktopus Group
Balfour Beatty Construction Receives 2009 Mayor’s International Community Award for Local Corporate Citizenship
Balfour Beatty Construction was honored in May for its volunteerism and corporate philanthropy with a 2009 Mayor’s International Community Award from the Charlotte International Cabinet and the Mayor’s office. The award recognizes the philanthropic giving and other forms of support that... - June 22, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Construction Expo in Changlingmithang in Thimphu, Bhutan, June 2, 2010 with Jaypee India Limited
Jaypee India Ltd. representative goes to Bhutan Expo 2010. - June 21, 2010 - Jaypee India Limited
Dan Sherman Custom Concrete Offers Free Estimate
Concrete Contractor Offers Free Estimates on Newly-Launched Website. - June 20, 2010 - Dan Sherman Custom Concrete
CAPCO Tile and Stone Announces New VP of Sales and Marketing
CAPCO Tile and Stone (www.capcotile.com) is pleased to announce the addition of a new member to our team. Effective June 14, 2010, Rod Salyer has joined CAPCO as their Vice President of Sales and Marketing. This new position will lead their industry-leading sales organization as well as orchestrate their marketing efforts. - June 19, 2010 - CAPCO Tile and Stone
World Cup Stadiums Find World-Class, Multifunctional Stonhard Floors
Stonhard is proud to have installed floors in two of the stadiums that will host portions of this year’s highly anticipated FIFA World Cup tournament. - June 19, 2010 - Stonhard, Inc.
Jim Taylor, Jr. Named the 2010 Richard H. Hagemeyer Award Recipient
Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) has named Jim Taylor, Jr., president of the Military Housing division of Balfour Beatty Construction, as their 2010 recipient of the prestigious Richard H. Hagemeyer Educational Advancement Award. The award recognizes a former CPCC student who has... - June 18, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
QA Graphics Expands Capabilities to Offer Building Information Modeling (BIM) Services
QA Graphics, a provider of a variety of graphic outsourcing solutions for the building industry, has expanded their capabilities to provide building information modeling (BIM) design for building product manufacturers. - June 17, 2010 - QA Graphics
New Orleans Architects Chosen for Oceansafe/Regen Unique Sustainable Building Design Competition
REOSE LLC is hosting a unique Sustainable Design Competition for top New Orleans based architectural firms. The invitation-only list of leading New Orleans architectural firm competitors has been finalized and the competition is underway. - June 17, 2010 - Oceansafe
FloorMall Now Offering simpleFLOORS.com Flooring Products
It is with great excitement that Floormall.com announces it will now be offering simpleFLOORS’ design-conscious flooring to residential and commercial markets. Online retailer FloorMall.com has entered into a partnership with flooring vendor simpleFLOORS and will be selling their high... - June 15, 2010 - FloorMall.com
Kupcha Marketing Services to Offer "Marketing Tips & Tidbits," a Series of Seminars Targeted to the Design & Construction Industries
Liz Kupcha developed a series of marketing seminars that address the business development needs of architecture, engineering and construction firms. Attendees will gain skills that will assist them in boosting the marketing efforts of their respective firms in the areas of proposals, client development, publicity and marketing plans. - June 13, 2010 - Kupcha Marketing Services
Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Its Next Training Seminar for Defective Drywall in New Orleans, Louisiana
The recent CPSC/HUD publication of remediation guidelines and the findings of fact & conclusions of law filed by Judge Fallon are no cause for change to the remediation protocol endorsed by the Building Envelope Institute since October 2009. - June 11, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Over 60 DIY Couple Google to Find and Build Stone Deck from DexSystems with a Strong Finish
In a bedroom community between Washington D.C. and Baltimore, a 60 plus year old couple tackles the physical challenges of constructing a stone deck rewarding when Google search finds DexSystems™ new stone decking technology. - June 11, 2010 - DexSystems Inc.
Atelier Brazilian Hardwood Flooring Now Offered by Stewartfloor
Chicago-based Brazilian hardwood flooring dealer offers new coating line for Brazilian Teak / Cumaru and Brazilian Chestnut / Sucupira / Tiete Chestnut - June 11, 2010 - Stewartfloor
Global Sawlog Prices Up 17% the Past 12 Months with the Biggest Gains Seen in Northern Europe and Oceania, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
In the 1Q/2010, the Global Sawlog Price Index (GSPI) reached US$76.77/m3, the highest level in over a year, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. Much of the increase has been the result of a weaker US dollar, but sawlog costs have also gone up in local currencies in many markets, including Finland, Sweden, Germany, Latvia, Russia and New Zealand. - June 09, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
My Garage Plans by TRC eCommerce Site Now Has Free Shipping on All Garage Plans
You can now get free shipping on all garage plans orders in the U.S. from My Garage Plans by TRC. - June 09, 2010 - The Resas Company, LLC
Seattle's Stucco Italiano North America Joins Forces with Toronto's Texturline
Stucco Italiano North America, based in Seattle, WA, is the North American arm of the prestigious, authentic Italian lime putty plaster manufacturer, Stucco Italiano, of Vicenza Italy. Stucco Italiano materials are sold throughout the world and manufactured under the direction of master artisan and... - June 08, 2010 - Stucco Italiano North America
Integrated Solutions Group Expands Minnesota Branch Office Expertise
Northeast office Build-Out Solutions Company adds two decades of office furniture experience at their Minneapolis, Minnesota location. - June 07, 2010 - Integrated Solutions Group
Lu Engineers Relocates Headquarters to Support Growth Strategy
Lu Engineers move their headquarters to add more space for planned growth and to give their employees a more professional and comfortable place to work. - June 05, 2010 - Lu Engineers
Lavendon Group PLC Enjoys Gold Celebration at RoSPA Awards
Lavendon Group PLC is celebrating winning the prestigious Royal Society for Prevention of Accidents Gold Award for Occupational Health and Safety. Gold Awards are given by RoSPA to organisations that can demonstrate the highest standards of health and safety at work. To be one of the companies to... - June 04, 2010 - Lavendon Access Services
Advanced Media Design Systems Awarded Audio Visual Contract of Joint Strike Force Ops at Eglin AFB
Advanced Media Design Systems (AMDS) was recently awarded the audio visual (AV) component of the Joint Strike Fighter Air Force/Navy/Marine Squad Ops located on Eglin Air Force Base, FL. The training facility is expected to instruct over 500 F-35 pilots a year from the Air Force, Navy, Marines and... - June 04, 2010 - Advanced Media Design Systems
RedVector’s New Online Corporate Compliance Training Course Targets Code of Business Conduct, Code of Ethics Issues
RedVector, Inc., the leading provider of online education for the architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) industries, has launched an important new corporate compliance traning course that is significant to every organization in the business - June 03, 2010 - RedVector
Industrial Buildings According to Frisomat: A High-Tech Corporate Movie
Frisomat, international player in industrial buildings, introduces a brand-new and dynamic corporate movie. Using the latest film techniques, the life process of a steel construction is explained, from design to realization. - June 03, 2010 - Frisomat industrial buildings
HDW Selects Microsoft RMS as Preferred Hardware Store POS
Hardware Distribution Warehouse (HDW) performed an extensive review of available Hardware Store Point of Sale Systems (POS). Major considerations were: Stability of the POS software company, the number of users worldwide, the support costs (typically a function of the user count), the number of POS support options (the support network of certified professionals for the POS software product) and the ability of the POS software to stay current with technology. Microsoft RMS was chosen. - June 02, 2010 - System Solutions LLC
Own a Property in Italy and Benefit from the Health Giving Mediterranean Diet and Lifestyle - Realitalia Freehold Managed Property in Italy
Luca Catalano, director at Realitalia says, "I was intrigued by the opinion of Susan Marshall Tomassini, an English Nutritional Therapist who highlights the medical benefits of a traditional Mediterranean diet. This applies especially in the Realitalia property in Italy that offers our owners a concrete opportunity to join the local community. I see it as a real chance to adopt better habits." - June 01, 2010 - Realitalia
Trans Energy Systems New-Look Website
Trans Energy Systems have updated their website with a new look/new feel and an easier navigation panel. They are pleased to have information about their projects that have been completed with videos and presentations. This will enable viewers to see the quality preparation that takes place from... - June 01, 2010 - Trans Energy Systems
Royal Oaks Building Group Introduces Abbington Ridge Neighborhood
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has completed homes in the residential neighborhood of Abbington Ridge. Located off Rock Quarry Road in southeast Raleigh, Abbington Ridge features homes starting in the $130s, ranging... - May 29, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Training Seminar for Defective Drywall in New Orleans, Louisiana
The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) has held training seminars on Defective Drywall throughout Florida since October 2009; now the institute is going to New Orleans to provide qualified individuals training to perform inspections and remediation on structures with Chinese "Defective" Drywall. - May 27, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Turner | BE&K | Davis Joint Venture Team Spend $27 Million with Small Businesses on NASCAR Hall of Fame Project
Joint venture partners Turner Construction Company, BE&K Building Group and Walter B. Davis, a minority owned firm, surpassed the City of Charlotte’s Small Business Opportunity Program utilization goal set for the high profile NASCAR Hall of Fame, Convention Center Expansion and Parking... - May 27, 2010 - Lil Associates II Inc.
New from Buy American, Directory of Construction Equipment and Machines
New and used construction equipment directory swells to dozens of construction machines and other heavy equipment. - May 27, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Charlotte Plumbing & Air Conditioning Company, Dan King Services, Proves Their Customer Satisfaction Strategy Works
According to experts at Dan King Services, their Charlotte plumbing and Charlotte Air Conditioning clients continue to use their services all year round because of their customer satisfaction. Most of all, their Charlotte Plumbing Company, Ben Franklin Plumbing and their Charlotte Air Conditioning... - May 26, 2010 - Dan King Services
Innovative Gas Vapor Mitigation Systems for Protection Against Vapor Intrusion in Brownfield Redevelopment Projects
CETCO announces the availability of an innovative multi-system Gas Vapor Mitigation program. With vapor intrusion becoming more of a significant environmental issue for regulators, industry leaders, and concerned residents nationwide, CETCO has developed, with the support of their world-class research and development team, a multi-system approach that provides four customized solutions for mitigating gas vapors generated from a wide variety of contaminants. - May 24, 2010 - CETCO
Hail Yes! SUNOPTICS CLEAR ARMOR® Polycarbonate Prismatic Skylight Revolutionizes Daylighting in Hail Prone Regions of the World
The first Factory Mutual (FM) Approved Fixed Skylight in the World built on Sunoptics High Performance Prismatic Daylighting Technology Also Comes with a 5 Year Hail Proof Warranty. - May 22, 2010 - SUNOPTICS High Performance Prismatic Daylighting
NPR Selects Balfour Beatty Construction to Build Its New Headquarters
Balfour Beatty Construction was selected to provide preconstruction services and manage construction of NPR's new headquarters, which will be located in Washington, D.C. - May 20, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Lennar Jacksonville Wins Five Gold and Two Silver Awards in Northeast Florida Builders Association 2010 Parade of Homes
The Jacksonville division of Lennar, one of the nation’s leading homebuilders and recently ranked number one builder in Jacksonville for customer satisfaction by one of the top customer research firms, recently received five Gold awards and two Silver awards in the Northeast Florida Builders... - May 19, 2010 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Fort Wayne Based Company American Wire Rope & Sling to Purchase Business Assets of Material Handling Equipment Corporation
American Wire Rope & Sling (AWRS) announced today it has reached terms to acquire the business assets of Fort Wayne based Material Handling Equipment Corporation (MHEC) for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition will allow AWRS to strengthen and diversify its services and product offerings to current customers, as well as significantly broaden its customer base in the Midwest. - May 19, 2010 - American Wire Rope and Sling
Balfour Beatty Construction Establishes New North Region
Company establishes new region, promoting leaders from within - May 18, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Royal Oaks Building Group Recognized at MAME Awards
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has been recognized with awards in five categories at the 2010 Major Achievements in Marketing Excellence (MAME) Awards, presented by the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County (HBA) and the Triangle... - May 15, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Geo-Logical CEO, Chad Dudeck, Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® 2010 Award Finalist in Florida
Dudeck, an award-winning entrepreneur, has spent five years building a successful Inc. 500|5000 company, and now, in the spirit of giving back, he is committed to raising $1 million for charity this year. - May 14, 2010 - Geo-Logical, Inc.
Kaminskiy Construction Inc Home Remodeling in San Diego: Specialize in Home Improvements
Kaminskiy Construction Inc. is a recognized and reputable company that specializes in home improvements, as well as kitchen and bathroom remodeling in San Diego and can handle different projects of all sizes. Their knowledgeable team of experienced general contractors, architects, designers and skilled technicians are able to complete every job, on time and on budget. - May 13, 2010 - Kaminskiy Construction Inc
Local Builder Helps ABC's Extreme Makeover Home Edition Construct First Modular Home
In ninety-six hours a highly coordinated group of builders construct a 4,150 square foot modular home for the Williams Family of Pine Mountain Valley Georgia. The Williams are an inspirational family battling a terminal illness, a childhood disability, and their home literally crumbling around them. ABC's Extreme Makeover Home Edition featuring this build and family will air on Sunday, May 16th at 8/7c time. - May 12, 2010 - CustomSmart Homes
Matrix New World Engineering Announces the Debut of It's New Sustainability Design Services Division
Matrix New World Engineering, Inc., headquartered in East Hanover, NJ announces the debut of it’s Sustainability & Green Design Services division to complement their suite of engineering, environmental, geotechnical, and Civil engineering services. - May 12, 2010 - Matrix New World Engineering
AdvantaClean Continues Expansion Into Central North Carolina
AdvantaClean, a 15 year old Environmental Services Company based in North Carolina continues growing. - May 11, 2010 - AdvantaClean Systems